Daily Bruin must be more open-minded toward greeks By Princeton Kim As a student and as a member of a fraternity, I find the actions and continual hypocrisy displayed by the Daily Bruin to be reprehensible. Read more...

Graduate student employees deserve recognition By Joseph Nevins An open letter to Chancellor Young: Despite the myriad of problems facing UCLA, the school year arrives full of opportunity and hope. Read more...

American politics erases shame from agenda J.C. Curelop There is no longer any shame in American politics. The good old days when politicians might actually feel remorse or at minimum some embarrassment for their actions has long since disappeared. Read more...

Tarantino exposes, not espouses, racism By Steven Miller This article is in response to Mike Horowitz’s review of the new movie Pulp Fiction that ran in the Arts and Entertainment section of the Daily Bruin on Friday, Oct. Read more...

Compare-aholic treks down the road to recovery Jeanene Harlick Comparisons. We all fall prey to them. We all eye our peer’s success and compare it to our own. Read more...

UC reaffirms protection of gay, lesbian rights The following message in honor of Coming Out Week was delivered by UC President Jack Peltason Oct. 13: I appreciate this opportunity to affirm the University of California’s commitment to seeing that our campuses continue to be communities that welcome the strengths and contributions of the diverse individuals they embrace, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation or any other personal characteristic. Read more...

We cannot compromise upholding of civil rights By Ali Beck and Jùlio C. Rosa In "Gay activists must seek ROTC compromise" (Oct. 12), J.D. Whitlock appeals to the fears and prejudices of people who are misinformed about the issues surrounding gays in ROTC. Read more...